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New clock rules and effect after Week 0 & 1

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Wolf777

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It will be interesting to see how this shakes out over the course of the season. At least per this article Hauck wasn’t too far off from his prediction of 12-15 plays per game after week 1. He didn’t elaborate at the Monday presser, but referred people to Chip Kelly’s comments from halftime of their game which is as follows. “But this new rule is, um, it’s crazy. We had four drives in the first half. This game goes fast. Hope you guys are selling a lot of commercials,”. Tom Allen of Indiana had a similar sentiment. “When you think about the reasons why they’re doing it, you know, obviously we all know from a practical perspective they’re not going to cut out the commercials. Because that’s how things are financed,” Allen said.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/data-confirms-the-unfortunate-impact-of-college-football-s-new-clock-rules/ar-AA1ggU9o?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=919cb64c2b87434bac446d8f661a4069&ei=10

2022:
•plays per game: 131
•drives per game: 24.0
•plays per drive: 5.50

2023:
•plays per game: 117
•drives per game: 21.7
•plays per drive: 5.40

Interestingly enough, due to no huddle and many pass plays the UM vs. Butler game featured 136 offensive plays.
I do believe we will see teams start to change their play calling and game management to adjust to the clock, whether that is to increase the tempo or grind the clock.

As for overall length of game, which was supposedly the rationale behind the rule change in the hopes of a shorter game, the average game time went from 3 hours and 27 minutes to 3 hours and 23 minutes. Less football and more commercials. Mmmm $$$$$.
 
I hate it. This was a hammer looking for a nail...they filled that extra time with more commercials, making games even MORE unwatchable.
 
Wolf777 said:
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As for overall length of game, which was supposedly the rationale behind the rule change in the hopes of a shorter game, the average game time went from 3 hours and 27 minutes to 3 hours and 23 minutes. Less football and more commercials. Mmmm $$$$$.
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Bingo!

Of course, the double-talk rationale was that shorter games meant fewer injuries, or at least less wear-and-tear on the young athletes. We'll see how that works out. Personally, I think this means even more hurry-up football – which you could definitely see already – and that is not a good thing for possible injuries. In fact, now that I think about, I recall several instances where you could see guys hopping off the field on one leg while a sub rushes to replace him. How is that suppose to help? (unintended consequences.)
 
You mean they simply filled the time with more commercials and the game length didn't change? Wow. Who could have seen this coming?
 
Wolf777 said:
It will be interesting to see how this shakes out over the course of the season. At least per this article Hauck wasn’t too far off from his prediction of 12-15 plays per game after week 1. He didn’t elaborate at the Monday presser, but referred people to Chip Kelly’s comments from halftime of their game which is as follows. “But this new rule is, um, it’s crazy. We had four drives in the first half. This game goes fast. Hope you guys are selling a lot of commercials,”. Tom Allen of Indiana had a similar sentiment. “When you think about the reasons why they’re doing it, you know, obviously we all know from a practical perspective they’re not going to cut out the commercials. Because that’s how things are financed,” Allen said.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/data-confirms-the-unfortunate-impact-of-college-football-s-new-clock-rules/ar-AA1ggU9o?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=919cb64c2b87434bac446d8f661a4069&ei=10

2022:
•plays per game: 131
•drives per game: 24.0
•plays per drive: 5.50

2023:
•plays per game: 117
•drives per game: 21.7
•plays per drive: 5.40

Interestingly enough, due to no huddle and many pass plays the UM vs. Butler game featured 136 offensive plays.
I do believe we will see teams start to change their play calling and game management to adjust to the clock, whether that is to increase the tempo or grind the clock.

As for overall length of game, which was supposedly the rationale behind the rule change in the hopes of a shorter game, the average game time went from 3 hours and 27 minutes to 3 hours and 23 minutes. Less football and more commercials. Mmmm $$$$$.
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Sounds like Hauck hit the reduction in plays on the nose and everything is going according to plan. $$$$$$.
 
IdaGriz01 said:
Wolf777 said:
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As for overall length of game, which was supposedly the rationale behind the rule change in the hopes of a shorter game, the average game time went from 3 hours and 27 minutes to 3 hours and 23 minutes. Less football and more commercials. Mmmm $$$$$.
Click to expand...
Bingo!

Of course, the double-talk rationale was that shorter games meant fewer injuries, or at least less wear-and-tear on the young athletes. We'll see how that works out. Personally, I think this means even more hurry-up football – which you could definitely see already – and that is not a good thing for possible injuries. In fact, now that I think about, I recall several instances where you could see guys hopping off the field on one leg while a sub rushes to replace him. How is that suppose to help? (unintended consequences.)
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It is like the MLB pitch clock. It makes players hurry to do things, and mistakes/injuries ensue. I don't like either new rule.
 
'68griz said:
IdaGriz01 said:
Bingo!

Of course, the double-talk rationale was that shorter games meant fewer injuries, or at least less wear-and-tear on the young athletes. We'll see how that works out. Personally, I think this means even more hurry-up football – which you could definitely see already – and that is not a good thing for possible injuries. In fact, now that I think about, I recall several instances where you could see guys hopping off the field on one leg while a sub rushes to replace him. How is that suppose to help? (unintended consequences.)
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It is like the MLB pitch clock. It makes players hurry to do things, and mistakes/injuries ensue. I don't like either new rule.
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I watch 90% of the Mariners games and have for 25 years. The pitch clock is great, has shaved 20+ minutes per game of pitchers and batters picking their butts. A few of the worst dilly dalliers have had a few violations but no one looks rushed other than that Now if you take issue with the rule about holding runners on I might agree but stolen bases are fun to watch so I can accept it.
If the new FB rules just make change of possession breaks longer it will probably suck for those in the stadium as they already drag on forever. And as we have seen with the conference breakups in big dog CFB TV dollars rule the roost. They evidently want to find the limits of the viewing public's patience. Baseball responded and the product is better for it.
 
Hoops watcher said:
'68griz said:
It is like the MLB pitch clock. It makes players hurry to do things, and mistakes/injuries ensue. I don't like either new rule.
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I watch 90% of the Mariners games and have for 25 years. The pitch clock is great, has shaved 20+ minutes per game of pitchers and batters picking their butts. A few of the worst dilly dalliers have had a few violations but no one looks rushed other than that Now if you take issue with the rule about holding runners on I might agree but stolen bases are fun to watch so I can accept it.
If the new FB rules just make change of possession breaks longer it will probably suck for those in the stadium as they already drag on forever. And as we have seen with the conference breakups in big dog CFB TV dollars rule the roost. They evidently want to find the limits of the viewing public's patience. Baseball responded and the product is better for it.
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They’re cramming 2 hrs of football into a 3 hour space…
 
In the Holy Cross - Boston College game, HC just started their second possession of the first half with 6:25 to play. And by the way, Sluka is still a hell of a QB.
 
griznative24 said:
Who doesn't want more commercials??? That's the reason we watch, to later buy things.
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:thumb: at least one ESPN+ about 75% of the commercials are blocked...
Gives me a reminder & a bit of time to check out the attitudes on Egriz :thumb:
 
Average plays per game
vs. Northwestern, South Dakota, and Indiana State in 2022 - 139
vs. Butler, Utah Tech, and Ferris State in 2023 - 136
 
I've never seen more down time than in the game this past weekend. The commercials were matched by officials incompetence. Thank God for the beer.
 
kemajic said:
I've never seen more down time than in the game this past weekend. The commercials were matched by officials incompetence. Thank God for the beer.
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I happen to be in a spot to watch elite BIG 12 games right now.

The TV timeouts are usually 2 min 30 or 2 min 45. It's ridiculous.

They used to be 90 seconds or so...

Yet, another money grab from the souls of college fball fans.
 
kemajic said:
I've never seen more down time than in the game this past weekend. The commercials were matched by officials incompetence. Thank God for the beer.
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Did they haul the monitor out to review the coin toss? #bsc refs announcing their presence with authority. Bringing the heat.
 
Bear Axed said:
griznative24 said:
Who doesn't want more commercials??? That's the reason we watch, to later buy things.
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:thumb: at least one ESPN+ about 75% of the commercials are blocked...
Gives me a reminder & a bit of time to check out the attitudes on Egriz :thumb:
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And 75% of those are the state paid ads on human trafficking. Each timeout.
 
mtgriz said:
Average plays per game
vs. Northwestern, South Dakota, and Indiana State in 2022 - 139
vs. Butler, Utah Tech, and Ferris State in 2023 - 136
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Time of game
2022 - 3:25, 3:09, 3:16 = 9:50 total
2023 - 3:16, 3:16, 3:21 = 9:53 total

Insignificant difference in both plays and time of game. Much ado about nothing.
 
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